Grammar Packet - Loaded Language

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Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• The elected official is corrupt and ignorant.
• The elected official is facing ethics charges.
• The elected official does not support the legislation.
• The elected official does not seem to understand the issue.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• My opponent lacks experience in politics.
• My opponent is confident she will be able to beat me.
• My opponent has an unconventional approach to the issue.
• My opponent will make the country more dangerous.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• I firmly believe my supporters are generally decent people.
• I support policies that promote better futures for your children.
• Real Americans will support my candidacy for office.
• I will ensure hard-working Americans are not forgotten.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• Old people deserve to have their voices heard.
• Senior citizens deserve to have their voices heard.
• The elderly deserve to have their voices heard.
• Retirees deserve to have their voices heard.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• Your friend is strange.
• Your friend is unique.
• Your friend is extraordinary.
• Your friend is unlike anyone else.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• I took accountability for my unfortunate oversight.
• I am responsible for the unanticipated mistake.
• I feel foolish for having made that big gaffe.
• I am liable for my own questionable decisions.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• I can’t wait to see how Amanda plans to weasel herself out of this challenging situation.
• I am eager to study how Amanda plans to get herself out of a difficult situation.
• I know Amanda is already thinking about how to navigate this unfamiliar circumstance.
• I am interested in learning how Amanda plans to overcome this obstacle.

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• The electric company sent a deferential letter about my financial struggles.
• The electric company sent a formal letter requesting payment for services.
• The electric company sent a brief letter of an urgent nature.
• The electric company sent a curt letter marked “final notice.”

Identify the sentence that features loaded language.

• Richard is passionate about his convictions.
• Richard is a radical when it comes to his beliefs.
• Richard is a proponent of many political agendas.
• Richard is an advocate for his strongly held opinions.